FICTION

You’re the Coolest Dad in the Box

by Rose Rossner (text) & illus. by Gareth Williams
Sourcebooks/Wonderland. (Punderland). Mar. 2024. 24p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9781728284385.
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Baby-Toddler–Dads are the focus in this tool-themed tale. The text celebrates a child’s love for the father figure in their life, and how fathers are always there when we need them, teaching us to be brave and kind. Each page features a pun that shares how fathers excel in the role, with highlighted words helping readers to build vocabulary, such as balance, pinch, and drill. “When it comes to being a Dad—you nailed it. You’re the best! The greatest I ever saw, a cut above the rest!” Brightly colored illustrations featuring anthropomorphic tools, including a hammer, levels, and measuring tapes, add charm to the text.
VERDICT A good fit for new dads and a fun bedtime read aloud to share on Father’s Day.
Reviewed by Sarah Polace , Mar 01, 2024

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